Police who rushed to the scene did not rule out any scenarios, while some reports saiid preliminary findings did not point to any foul play.

State forensic pathologist Sofocles Sofocleous, who was expected at the crime scene in the morning, said there were no visible external injuries. A post mortem later conducted by state pathologist Nicholas Charalmbous is expected to show the exact cause of death.

Reports said the man who was found dead was a 65-year-old foreign national who lived permanent on the island, while no further details were immediately available.